Lancashire County Cricket Club and the Manchester Super Giants have taken a major step towards expanding elite cricket infrastructure at Emirates Old Trafford after acquiring land for a new high-performance centre.
Plans aim to raise standards of training and support
The redevelopment will significantly upgrade the existing facilities adjacent to the ground, with proposals to include indoor nets, a gym, outdoor training areas and dedicated sports science and medical facilities. The land purchase was completed with legal advice from Hill Dickinson, which acted on behalf of Lancashire County Cricket Club and its strategic partner RSPG Group via Manchester Super Giants.
Hill Dickinson said its team on the transaction was led by Diana Syziu, James Paton-Phillip and Sara Mullen. Diana Syziu described the transaction as a proud moment for the firm and underlined the importance of the project for Lancashire Cricket.
“On behalf of the whole Hill Dickinson team, I’m incredibly proud of the role we have played in facilitating this milestone moment for Lancashire Cricket,”
Daniel Gidney, chief executive of Lancashire County Cricket Club, said the new centre would provide players, coaches and pathway teams with access to "world-class training facilities right at the heart of Emirates Old Trafford" and framed the scheme as part of the club’s long-term vision.
Local impact and what it means for the county
For Lancashire — both the professional men’s and women’s programmes and the county’s development pathways — the centre promises more than improved practice nets. Concentrated sports science and medical support on-site can reduce travel times for players and accelerate rehabilitation and performance work. For the wider community, enhanced facilities adjacent to a stadium that already attracts major fixtures could bolster opportunities for coaching, talent identification and regional partnerships.
- New facilities planned: indoor nets, gym, outdoor training areas, sports science and medical suites
- Legal advisers for the acquisition: Hill Dickinson (team led by Diana Syziu, James Paton-Phillip and Sara Mullen)
- Strategic partners involved: RSPG Group via Manchester Super Giants
While exact timelines, costs and public access arrangements were not disclosed in the announcement, the acquisition marks an important milestone in Lancashire’s stated ambition to create one of the country’s leading cricket infrastructures.
| Aspect | Details announced |
|---|---|
| Location | Land adjacent to Emirates Old Trafford |
| Planned features | Indoor nets, gym, outdoor training areas, sports science & medical facilities |
| Legal adviser | Hill Dickinson |
Next steps for the project will be closely watched by supporters, neighbouring communities and development partners. Planning permissions, detailed designs and funding arrangements have yet to be published and will determine how quickly work can begin and the extent to which the centre is available to grassroots and community programmes.
The announcement underscores a period of reinvestment in county cricket infrastructure and reflects partnerships between the professional club and the Manchester Super Giants as they seek to strengthen Lancashire’s position in the domestic game.
As the scheme progresses, InfoRadar will report on planning applications, timescales, access arrangements and any community engagement related to the development.
